Athletes accumulate points in specific race walk meetings during the season.
Since 2011, racewalking performances at the World Athletics Championships and Olympic Games count towards the series.
The inclusion of the 2008 IAAF World Race Walking Cup in 2008 marked a move to incorporate international championships into the series.
[2] The World Cup returned to the tour in 2010, which was also the first time that the Australian Race Walking Championships was added to the calendar.
Australian Jared Tallent and Brazilian Caio Bonfim are the most successful man, with two men's titles and runner-up on two occasions each.